MALEA Packing Party

The Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) is once again partnering with the Muslim American Law Enforcement Association ( MALEA) to create care packages with non-perishable foods. Care packages will be distributed to families throughout the state of New Jersey through law enforcement partners including our beloved Newark, New Jersey community. A donation will also be made to the PantryRUN to support our RU-N community.  This event also is occurring towards the end of National Hunger and Homelessness Week.

Such a large donation is a blessing but also requires logistical support to ensure families and community partners receive a thoughtful and timely care package for the upcoming holiday. Last year, our Rutgers University- Newark community helped to pack approximately 500 bags( 4,000 pounds of food ) in a matter of hours for residents in this state.

RUPD is looking for a few extra hands to assist in creating bags for families alongside law enforcement partners on Monday, November 20, 2023, in the Great Hall at 15 Washington Street. We ask that you send a message to your student and staff networks as we are looking for volunteers to donate at least 15-30 minutes to help create care packages during lunch hour or free period.  We will be onsite as early as 10 AM to begin. We anticipate the packing event will be complete no later than 2 pm with a clean-up to follow.  Any students or staff who wish to assist can text 973-573-5448 to inquire if assistance is still needed during the afternoon. Please share with those who may be interested and not on this email.

We would like to thank MALEA President Lt. Kamil Warraich for his commitment to providing for the community and coordinating with Goya. Here is the moment we are called upon to show our city what community engagement in action looks like. Please see a few pictures of last year’s packing party!